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RX03 WKW

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,773 mi
Last recorded174,773 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 WKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 174,773 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 173,658 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 173,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 153,785 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 153,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear heat shield adrift and vibrating on exhaust box

Pass 13 Apr 2017 225,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 215,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 215,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 203,608 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 203,608 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 191,290 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 191,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 175,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 161,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 148,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,793 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 43,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,645 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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RX03 WKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX03 WKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX03 WKW registered?

RX03 WKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RX03 WKW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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